Where in the name of jaysus could the NS accomadate a battalion.......platoon size is difficult enough to deal with....but then again when it comes to that size force it has already been exercised on a regular basis even with the Reserves.
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Do think the Irish Navy should have a marine corps?
Do you think that the Irish Defence Force should have a specialy desighned unit to carry out combat at sea as well as being able to carry out amphibious landings and other ground roles like the US Marines or the Royal Marines?
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Welcome aboard Tom.
Nope in its role as a Defence force. The DF would have no real reason to be doing any amphibious landings. The NS have boarding parties that are used on intership missions that are quite good at their jobs judging by the stats that came out recently."Many a time a man's mouth broke his nose"
"Don't waste money buying expensive binoculars. Simply stand next to the object you wish to view."
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hello Tom and welcome to IMO.
i totally support having DFI Marines in the NS.
it offers a capability that can not only be used offensively - but for the greater good and the DFI could get involved in more operations and offer a helping hand in certain situations and perhaps some humanitarian operations.
just my initial thoughts.
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I like the idea. As the NS role expands I do think a dedicated " naval infantry " element could be considered. A similar kernel popped in what I laughingly refer to as my mind around the time of the Liberian recce.
Blue Sky/Water thinking perhaps.
I'm new to the forum also but the auld epidermis is made for survivability. Fire at will." I will not have my fwiends widiculed by the common soldiewy"
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Here's my armchair general opinion.
I would say yes. Marines of all countries are well know for their aggressiveness and shock troops status. The DF has your ordinary soldier/seaman and then at the other end Rangers but there is no medium. A company or even a battalion sized group of marines would be achievable.
Have the standards set higher, better fitness, more "hardcore".
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But we have no need for an offensive role RGJ...I do agree with humanitarian ops though I don't think the benefits would be worth the cost (landing craft, adapted ships, adapted vehicles...)I knew a simple soldier boy.....
Who grinned at life in empty joy,
Slept soundly through the lonesome dark,
And whistled early with the lark.
In winter trenches, cowed and glum,
With crumps and lice and lack of rum,
He put a bullet through his brain.
And no one spoke of him again.
You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The hell where youth and laughter go.
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Originally posted by Buck View PostBut we have no need for an offensive role RGJ...I do agree with humanitarian ops though I don't think the benefits would be worth the cost (landing craft, adapted ships, adapted vehicles...)
ireland can harness it's maritime history and develop a niche force to be reckoned with - even if only in defence.
who'd wanna fcuk with a load of big hairy irishmen well trained and armed to the teeth guarding vessels transiting through the Indian Ocean?
you could blaze a trail here and get on loads of exchanges with other Marines.
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As I said, I agree to a point but for us the major factor is the €€€€€€€€'sI knew a simple soldier boy.....
Who grinned at life in empty joy,
Slept soundly through the lonesome dark,
And whistled early with the lark.
In winter trenches, cowed and glum,
With crumps and lice and lack of rum,
He put a bullet through his brain.
And no one spoke of him again.
You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The hell where youth and laughter go.
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Sadly, I should addI knew a simple soldier boy.....
Who grinned at life in empty joy,
Slept soundly through the lonesome dark,
And whistled early with the lark.
In winter trenches, cowed and glum,
With crumps and lice and lack of rum,
He put a bullet through his brain.
And no one spoke of him again.
You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The hell where youth and laughter go.
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